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NAAC Self Study Report, 2017

Govt. College Sangrah, Sirmour (HP) i

CONTENTS

From the Principal’s Desk

1. Profile of the Affiliated college……………………………………………………………4-21

2. CRITERIA-WISE INPUTS.................................................................................................22

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS .................................................................. 22-37

1.1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation ............................................. 22-27

1.2. Academic Flexibility ................................................................................... 28-31

1.3. Curriculum Enrichment ............................................................................. 32-35

1.4. Feedback System......................................................................................... 36-37

CRITERION II: TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION ............................ 38-72

2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile ................................................................. 38-43

2.2. Catering to Student Diversity ................................................................... 44-48

2.3. Teaching-Learning Process....................................................................... 49-57

2.4. Teacher Quality ........................................................................................... 58-62

2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms .............................................................. 63-67

2.6. Student performance and Learning Outcomes ....................................... 68-72

3.1. Promotion of Research ............................................................................... 73-76

3.2. Resource Mobilization for Research ......................................................... 77-79

3.3. Research Facilities ....................................................................................... 80-81

3.4. Research Publications and Awards .......................................................... 83-84

3.5. Consultancy .......................................................................................................85

3.6. Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) ....... 86-91

3.7. Collaboration ............................................................................................... 92-94

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES .............. 95-114

4.1. Physical Facilities ...................................................................................... 95-103

4.2. LibraryasaLearningResource ................................................................ 104-109

4.3. IT Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 110-112

4.4. Maintenance of Campus Facilities ........................................................ 113-114

CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ............................ 115-132

5.1. Student Mentoring and Support ........................................................... 115-124

5.2. Student Progression ............................................................................... 125-127

5.3. Student Participation and Activities .................................................... 128-132


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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ......... 133-159

6.1. Institutional Vision and Leadership ..................................................... 133-137

6.2. Strategy Development and Deployment ............................................. 138-144

6.3. Strategy Development and Deployment ............................................. 145-148

6.4. Financial Management and Resource Mobilization ........................... 149-152

6.5. Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) ......................................... 153-158

CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES .............................. 159- 167

7.1. Environment Consciousness ................................................................. 159-160

7.2. Innovations .............................................................................................. 161-162

7.3. Best Practices ........................................................................................... 163-167

3. EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS ........................................... 168-267

3.1 Evaluative Report of Economics Department.............................................. 168-174 3.2 Evaluative Report of Geography Department ............................................. 175-182 3.3 Evaluative Report of Pol. Science Department ............................................ 183-189 3.4 Evaluative Report of History Department ................................................... 192-196 3.5 Evaluative Report of Sanskrit Department .................................................. 197-203 3.6 Evaluative Report of Physical Education Department ............................... 204-209 3.7 Evaluative Report of Music (I) Department ................................................. 210-216 3.8 Evaluative Report of Musci (V) Department ............................................... 217-223 3.9 Evaluative Report of English Department ................................................... 224-231 3.10 Evaluative Report of Hindi Department ...................................................... 232-238 3.11 Evaluative Report of Zoology Department .................................................. 239-245 3.12 Evaluative Report of Botany Department .................................................... 246-252 3.13 Evaluative Report of Physics Department ................................................... 253-260 3.14 Evaluative Report of Chemistry Department .............................................. 261-267

DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION……………………….......268

4. Annexure ..........................................................................................................................271


Govt. College Sangrah, Sirmour (HP) 3

From the Principal’s Desk

With great honor and pride I feel privileged to present the Self Study Report (SSR) of the Govt.

College Sangrah, Sirmour (HP). It is my proud privilege to be the head of the institution which

has the honour to be an educational institute of wide importance in its infancy. Set against the

scenic backdrop of the middle Shivalik Himalayas, surrounded by dense pine trees, oak trees

and deodar forests, numerous streams, rivers and cool healthy atmosphere, Government

College Sangrah has a distinction of producing graduates which otherwise would have given

up on their education. The college has the distinction of producing an array of public servants,

entrepreneur, academicians, artist, sports person etc. of national repute. All these laurels were

registered by the college in less than a decade for which the sincere efforts of the faculty and

students need special mention.

The institution has made progress in leaps and bounds, but still one feels that little has been

done. The relentless efforts of the staff are next to be impossible to be wrapped in words.

I take this opportunity to appreciate the tireless efforts of the team to compile this report. I

sincerely extend my thanks to Dr Ved Prakash, Coordinator of the NAAC Steering Committee

and Mr. Pramod & Mr Hira, Assistant Coordinator Steering Committee NAAC.I hope and pray

to Almighty that this institution flourishes and grows in a multifaceted manner.

Principal

Govt. College Sangrah

Dist. Sirmour (HP)



SELF-STUDY REPORT: Government College, Sangrah,

District Sirmour , Himachal Pradesh - 173 023

1. Profile of the Affiliated College

1. Name and Address of the College:

Name : Government College, Sangrah

Address :

Tehsil Sangrah, District Sirmour

City : Pin : 173023 State : Himachal Pradesh

Website : [email protected]

2. For Communication:

Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email

with STD code

Principal

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Bhardwaj O: 01702-248216 9805023450 01702- pcgcsangrah191

R:

248216

@gmail.com

Vice Principal Dr. VedPrakash O: 01702-248216 9459793023 01702-

pcgcsangrah191

@gmail.com

R:

248216

Steering Dr. O: 01702-248216 9459793023 01702- pcgcsangrah191



VedPrakash

Committee Co-

R:

248216

@gmail.com

ordinator

3. Status of the

Institution:

Affiliated College

√

Constituent College

Any other (specify)

4. Type of Institution:

a. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women

iii. Co-education √

b. By Shift

i. Regular √ ii. Day√

iii. Evening



5. It is a recognized minority institution?

Yes

No√

If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide

documentary evidence.

6. Sources of funding:

Government √

Grant-in-aid Self-

financing

Any other

7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 25-07-2006 (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is

a constituent college)

Himachal Pradesh University

Vide Notification No.1-319-2006 HPU (Acad.) dated 13thoct.

2006 c. Details of UGC recognition:

Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any)

(dd-mm-yyyy)



i. 2 (f) NA

ii. 12 (B) NA

(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)

d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than

UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)

Under Section/ Recognition/Approval Day, Month

clause details and Year Validity Remarks

Institution/Department (dd-mm-yyyy)

Programme

i. NA NA NA

ii.

iii.

iv.

(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)



8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as

recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes

No

√

If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?

Yes No √

9. Is the college recognized

a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

Yes

No

√

If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No √

If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and

Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:

Location * Hilly & Hard Area

Campus area in sq. mts. 27014 Sq. Mts.



Built up area in sq. mts.

1731.05 Sq. Mts.

(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide

numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an

agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide

information on the facilities covered under the agreement.

• Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities √

• Sports facilities - Indoor TT & Badminton Hall is under Construction

∗ play ground - In the Leveling Stage

∗ swimming pool No

∗ gymnasium Yes



• Hostel

∗ Boys’ hostel

i. Number of hostels No

ii. Number of inmates

iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

∗ Girls’ hostel

i . Number of hostels One

ii. Number of inmates 41

iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) All Facility (Toilet, Washrooms, TV, Inverter, CCTV Camera, Telephone, Wi-fi etc.)

∗ Working women’s hostel No

i. Number of inmates

ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers

available — cadre wise) Proposed

• Cafeteria — Yes

• Health centre – No

First aid---Yes

Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance……. No



Health centre staff –

Qualified doctor NIL Full time

Part-time

Full time

Qualified Nurse NIL

Part-time

• Facilities like banking, post office, book shops ---- No

•

Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff –No

(Buses on Regular Routes by HRTC & Private Sector)

- Animal house No

• Biological waste disposal YES

• Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and

Voltage------Yes

• Solid waste management facility Yes

• Waste water management No

• Water harvesting Yes

12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current

academic year)

SI. Programme

Name of the

Entry Medium of

Sanctioned/ No. of

Programme/ Duration approved students

No. Level Course Qualification instruction Student

admitted

strength

Under-Graduate UG (BA, B.Sc.

3 Year / 6 10 + 2 Hindi & 80 per Major 523



B.Com)

Semester English Subject

Post-Graduate

NA

Integrated

Programmes

PG

Ph.D.

M.Phil.

Ph.D

Certificate

courses

UG Diploma

PG Diploma

Any Other

(specify and

provide details)

13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?

Yes No √



If yes, how many?

14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?

Yes √ No Number 02

15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,

Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding

programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all

the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)

Faculty Departments UG PG Research

(eg. Physics, Botany, History etc.)

Science

Physics, Chemistry, Botany,

Zoology, Mathematics UG

Arts Economics, English,, Geography, Hindi ,

UG

History, Music (I), Music (V), Physical

Education, Political Science, Sanskrit,

Commerce Commerce UG

Any Other

(Specify)

16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA,M.Com

03



a. annual system√

b. semester system √

c. trimester system

17. Number of Programmes with

a. Choice Based Credit System 03

b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach

NIL

c. Any other (specify and provide details)

Nil

6. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?

Yes No √

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s) (dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) --------NA

Notification No.: ……………………………………

Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

Validity:………………………..

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher

Education Programme separately?



Yes No √

19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

Yes No √

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) NA

Notification No.: ……………………………………

Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

Validity:……………………

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical

Education Programme separately?

Yes

No √

20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution

Positions

Teaching faculty

Non-teaching Technical

Associate Assistant

Professor

staff

staff

Professor Professor



*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F

Sanctioned by the

UGC / University /

State Government

Sanctioned - 48

Recruited - 32 13 1 13 04 00 00

Yet to recruit 07 09 00

Sanctioned by the

Management/

society or other

authorized bodies 01

PTA Recruited - 01

Yet to recruit

*M-Male *F-Female

21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Highest Professor Associate Assistant

qualification Professor Professor

Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt.

Ph.D. 01 0 01

M.Phil. 00 0 00



PG 02 00 02

Temporary teachers

Ph.D. 02 00 02

M.Phil. 04 00 04

PG 04 00 04

Part-time teachers

Ph.D.

M.Phil. 00 01 01

PG

22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College. NIL

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last

four academic years.

Categories

Year 1 Year Year 1 Year

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC 67 109 66 93 55 73 37 56

ST - - - - - - - -

OBC 57 122 63 111 56 106 38 82

General 58 110 54 111 39 91 22 54



Others - - - - - - - -

24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:

Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total

Students from the same 523

state where the college is located

Students from other states of India Nil

NRI students Nil

Foreign students Nil

Total 523

25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)

UG

PG

2%

26. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total

number of students enrolled )

(a) including the salary component Rs. 34328

(b) excluding the salary component

Rs. 12841

27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?



Yes No √

If yes,

a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of

another University

Yes

No

√

b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.

c) Number of programmes offered

NIl

d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.

Yes No √

a) Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered

Provided in Evaluative Report of respective Department

b) Is the college applying for

Accreditation : Cycle 1 √ Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-

accreditation)



a) Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-

assessment only)

Cycle 1: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….…....

Cycle 2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....

Cycle 3: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....

* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as

an annexure.

b) Number of working days during the last academic year.

240

32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year

(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination

days)

180

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell

(IQAC) IQAC formed on 09-09-2013 (dd/mm/yyyy)

34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to

NAAC.-------------NA

AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (ii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)



AQAR (iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iv) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to

include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)

- NIL



2. Criteria - wise Inputs

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation

1.1.1 Vision, mission and objectives of the institution

Vision

Vision of Government College, Sangrah, is to provide multi-

dimensional education to all not only through classroom

instruction in different courses of study, but also education in its

full scope which leads to the enlargement of intellectual as well as

human dimensions of the students in a holistic manner to

inculcate among the students an understanding of the present,

finely tempered with love and respect for our traditional and

cultural values and a vision about the future.

Our vision is not merely to prepare students for earn degrees

but to cultivate self knowledge & self realization to make them

responsible citizens of the nation. The institute always strives

hard to instill in its students the best amalgamation of

modernity besides to take a pride in the rich and diverse

culture of their area.

Mission

Mission of the college is to provide qualitative education,

quantitative expansion of programmes and infrastructure. Our

goal is to equip all the students with the wisdom to lead their

lives in a righteous and responsible manner.

Objectives

The objective of the Institution is to provide all students with

healthy learning and study in a conducive environment

supported by well-defined curriculum and personalized

learning. The college focuses on its Mission and Vision with

utmost sincerity



To instill the essence of pride and belonging for the rich

traditional and cultural values of the nation.

To provide a holistic development of the students by enriching

their cognitive and rational skills.

1.1.2 Action plans of the institution to develop and deploy for effective

implementation of the curriculum

Since the college is an affiliated college, it does not have the freedom to develop its own curriculum for regular courses.

However, efforts are made, within the limitations of the prescribed framework, to complement the curriculum wherever felt to be necessary. This task is left to the initiative of departments.

The college develops action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum at the beginning of the session. At the beginning of each session, a staff meeting is convened where effective strategies are devised, keeping in view the staff and infrastructural constraints, for the implementation of the curriculum. The teachers are motivated to complete the curriculum within the stipulated time.

Each teacher individually prepares the course-wise plan also taking into account the college activities calendar and the HP University calendar. However, the effective working days under the new RUSA (CBCS) have been drastically reduced which puts undue pressure on the teacher to finish the curriculum within the stipulated timeframe.

After deliberations, each Department through its HOD distributes the courses and classes among the staff including practical and intimates the Principal and the timetable committee.

The timetable committee frames the timetable as per work distribution by the concerned HODs, making best efforts to comply with the UGC norms for each semester.

The timetable committee generally consists of one member from each faculty.

1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers

receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively

translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices?

The Himachal Pradesh University provides the backbone for the translation of curriculum into practice through guidelines, circulars and clarifications.

Regular workshops and conferences are organized by the government for the faculty members.



The State Project Directorate (RUSA), Government of Himachal Pradesh organized a ‘Training Programme under RUSA’ at Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) Fairlawns, Shimla which was attended by Assistant Professors, Mr. Rakesh Sharma & Mr. Devender Kumar respectively, incharge UGC/NAAC& RUSA affairs in our college.

The Sensitization Programme of RUSA was carried out for +2 level students in various schools in and around Sang rah under the instructions of the State Project Directorate (RUSA), Government of Himachal Pradesh in the month of February 2016.

The Board of Studies suggests certain reference books and reading material for different topics, which helps the students and faculty members to collect information on various topics of the syllabi.

The College assumes a proactive role in timely and relevant communication of curriculum and changes in it (if any) as well as resolution of queries of the faculty on a priority basis.

The college provides entire infrastructure, books, other teaching and reference material like Journals, Magazines for effective implementation of the curriculum.

The teachers attend Orientation / Refresher Courses /seminars /workshops etc. to keep them updated. The head of the institution encourages and supports the staff in their endeavours.

The admission committees function efficiently and effectively to scrutinize the eligibility criteria and give counselling to students at the time of admission to help them select subjects according to their aptitude and interest.

1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the

institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction

on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or

other statutory agency.

The major teaching method employed by most of the teachers is the traditional lecture method. However, some teachers make certain innovations in their teaching methods. Some IT-savvy teachers also frequently use modern teaching aids like projectors and smart boards.

The college library is enriched with latest books from academics & non- academics and e-resources.

Some teachers have attended inter-disciplinary courses in IT, which helps them in curriculum delivery.

Assignments, seminars, quizzes, project work, tutorials and discussion etc. are used to enhance the effectiveness of teaching. Under RUSA (CBCS) system, all these are taken into account while giving Internal Assessment awards to students.



The faculty is given discretion at a subject level to determine the flow, structure and pace of their teaching. They are empowered to modify the method of teaching to accommodate different types of learners who learn at a different pace. An informal student-teacher interaction process ensures two-way continuous and unabated feedback that facilitates modification of the delivery process.

The teachers give specimen copies of books to poor and needy students of the college on returnable basis.

The educational tours are organised every year to different places of historical importance.

Special classes are conducted for those students, who could not attend the classes on account of participation in the sports or co-curricular activities to make up their loss.



1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with

beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university

in effective operationalisation of the curriculum?

The institution abides by the rules and regulations framed by the government as

well as by the HP University as it happens to be a Govt.

institution.

Research

Some faculty members are life or annual members of various professional bodies and academic associations.

Some staff members are pursuing Ph.D.

The faculty members attend seminar and conferences.

The college organises seminars.

1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff

members to the development of the curriculum by the

University?(number of staff members/departments represented

on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback,

stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.

The Principal has attended several meetings and conferences in the state on RUSA (CBCS) and presented the opinion and feedback from the college.

The Principal is also a leading member of academic counsel of Himachal Pradesh University and attends its meeting on regular basis.

Feedback given by Staff members on CBCS Syllabus are forwarded to the members of BOS. Recently comments on Grass Root Level Consultation for the Formation of New Education Policy has been submitted to the Govt.

1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses

offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating

university)by it? If ‘yes’, give details on the process (’Needs

Assessment’, design, development and planning) and the

courses for which the curriculum has been developed.



No

1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives

of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation?

The institution follows the pattern of syllabi developed by Himachal Pradesh

University. However, the academic programmes are in line with the institution’s

goals and objectives by the following means:

The head of the institution constantly interacts with the students and seeks their feedback and opinion regarding the coverage of syllabi, understanding of topics and problems if any.

Regular feedback from the CSCA office bearers and members is taken in this regard.

The head of the institution communicates the deficiencies, if any observed or reported, to the concerned teacher and the Head of the Department for its rectification.

The Principal from time to time holds meetings of heads of departments to elicit first-hand information with regard to the progress of implementation of the curriculum.

Held Class Test, Mid Term and End Semester Exams

Tutorial & Quiz on various Subjects are held and Assignments are given to Students

Regulating the expenditure on the grants received under RUSA Infrastructural and Equity component.

Developing infrastructure from self generated funds to facilitate high class learning.

Appointing teaching staff on Local PTA basis.



1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the

certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution.

NIL

1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate

twinning /dual degree? If ‘yes’, give details.

No

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with

reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to

students in terms of skills development, academic mobility,

progression to higher studies and improved potential for

employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:

As an affiliated college following a course structure prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh University, the College is constricted in terms of academic flexibility. However, students are encouraged to exploit the diverse range of subjects featured as choices within the respective courses in terms of their individual perspective, orientation and career progression.

Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college:

Some of the subjects, which are enlisted and offered by the Himachal Pradesh University, are not offered by our college due to non-availability of sanctioned posts in the subjects concerned.

The Options Offered by the University and those Opted by the College

Faculty Options Offered by HP University Options Offered by College

Number Options Number Options

Language 7 English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Punjabi, Foreign Languages

(French, German, Russian, Spanish etc.), and Indian regional

languages

3 English, Hindi, Sanskrit

Social Science / Humanities

Group

10 Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, History, Philosophy, Geography, Public

5 Economics, Political Science, History,

Geography,



Administration, Mathematics, Statistics.

Mathematics

Fine Arts and Applied

Social Science Group

9 Music, Visual Arts, Drama / Theatre, Social Work, Journalism &

Mass Communication, Physical Education, Home Science, Yoga,

Education, Tourism.

2 Music, Physical Education

Life Sciences 5 Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry

2 Botany, Zoology

Physical Sciences

7 B.C.A., Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Astro-

Physics, Nano-Technology

3 Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics

Based on the choices of subjects permitted under CBCS, the college makes efforts to open maximum options of subject combinations, keeping in view the constraints of infrastructure like the availability of classrooms, laboratories and other feasibility factors like number of teachers and convenience of students.

No major subject combination restrictions are imposed for the students thereby offering highest possible choice.

However, the seats in some subjects are limited keeping in view the constraints of infrastructure (classrooms, labs etc.), number of available teaching staff, popularity among students, feasibility of timetable etc.

The earlier system of defining subject combination codes has been done away with, as this system was no doubt important in the manual system of processing admission, but with the new updated software, subject combination codes have become redundant vestige of the earlier system, and have therefore been done away with from the 2015-16 academic session.

Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options

The provision for a choice based credit system or credit transfer and accumulation has been implemented by the Himachal Pradesh since the year 2013. Hence, the College has introduced such schemes as per the Himachal Pradesh University guidelines. But from the academic year 2016-17, the CBCS system as proposed by UGC has been accepted and implemented in all the colleges affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University. However from the current academic session 2018-19 the University has introduced UGC CBCS ( RUSA) annual system.

Students are also briefed about credits, relative grading and other important aspects of CBCS system and RUSA. The admission committees for 1st Semester play important role in addressing the queries of students regarding selection of subjects under CBCS.

*Outline of Choice Based Credit System

Core Courses (C): 14 for honours courses; 4 discipline specific papers each for regular courses and 2 papers each for English and Hindi/MIL in B.A./B.Com.

Elective Course:



Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course: 4 for honours courses and 2 each for regularcourses. Elective courses offered under the main discipline/subject of study is referred toas Discipline Specific Elective.

Generic Elective (GE) Course: 4 for honours courses and 2 each for B.A./B.Com. regular courses. An elective course chosen from an unrelated discipline/subject, with an intention to seek exposure beyond discipline/s of choice is called a Generic Elective. Acore course offered in a discipline/subject may be treated as an elective by other discipline/subject and vice versa and such electives may also be referred to as Generic Elective.

Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC): The Ability Enhancement (AE) Courses may be of two kinds:

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC): AECC courses are the courses based upon the content that leads to knowledge enhancement; i. Environment Science and ii. English/Hindi/MIL Communication. These are mandatory for all disciplines.

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) (minimum 2 for honours courses and 4 for regular courses): These courses may be chosen from a pool of courses designed to provide value-based and/or skill-based knowledge and should contain both theory and lab/hands-on/training/field work. The main purpose of these courses is to provide students life-skills in hands-on mode so as to increase their employability.

Practical/Tutorials: One each with every core and discipline/generic specific elective paper.

Courses offered in modular form

As an affiliated college of Himachal Pradesh University, the college follows the University prescribed curriculum and does not offer courses in modular form.

Credit transfer and accumulation facility

The college offers credit transfer and accumulation facility as per the provisions framed by the Himachal Pradesh University.

Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses

The scope of switching from one course to another is rigid in nature. Thus, flexibility remains rather limited as the University guidelines do not allow it.

Enrichment courses

The existing courses are enriched by preparing the students to design projects and presentations related to topics of curriculum.

Lectures on moral values and skill improvement also enrich curriculum.

The teachers assist in training apart from academics for various activities like youth festival and sports tournaments.

Extension lecture by scholars in their respective fields are delivered to students to create awareness on issues of relevance.



1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If

‘yes’, list them and indicate how they differ from other

programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee

structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.

No

1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes,

relevant to regional and global employment markets? If ‘yes’

provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries.

Skill Based Courses in 16 Subjects (Economics, English, Geography, Hindi, History,

Music (I), Music (V), Physical Education, Political Science & Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry,

Mathematics, Botany, Zoology) as offered by the university help the student to crack

various examinations for their higher studies and jobs alike.

These courses also help the students to develop to understand the nuances of their

subjects and to have a holistic approach in their concern subjects.

1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining

the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of

Education for students to choose the courses/combination

of their choice” If ‘yes’, how does the institution take

advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?

The affiliating Himachal Pradesh University provides for both regular and open learning mode of higher education in respect of certain courses. However, the College provides only the regular mode of education for its courses.

But, the affiliating University does not provide any flexibility for combining the conventional, face to face and Distance Mode of Education for the students to choose the courses of their choice. The students are provided with the flexibility to complete their degree from either of the two. However, the students can migrate between conventional



1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement

the University’s Curriculum to ensure that the academic

programmes and Institution’s goals and objectives are

integrated?

Members of Board of Studies, H.P. University Shimla consisting of

Dean of Studies, Heads of Department concerned and teachers

both from the university and colleges design the curriculum for all

the institutions of the state. To fulfill our goal of providing quality

education, the institution imparts curriculum based education

through innovative teaching methods such as presentations,

assignments, discussions, \ workshops, seminars, industrial visits,

computer education, apart from the regular lecture method.

Curriculum designed by the H.P. University has relevance to

regional and national needs. Theoretical aspects of the curriculum

are supported through activities such as presentations, seminars,

discussion, assignments, workshops, computer education,

industrial visits and field Surveys which give them practical

exposure and prepare them to contribute to the needs of the

region and the society at large.

The curriculum recommends forums such as N.S.S., Rovers and

Rangers, Eco Club, College Students, Parents & Teacher

Association and Old Students Association which aim to inculcate

value orientation and create awareness regarding socio-political,

economic and environmental needs. The curriculum is designed

and revised regularly to improve employability of students in

view of the requirements and applications of the present day

society.

The college also conducts Class tests and coaching classes for the

advancement of their career and also conducts remedial classes

for weak students and slow learners. Tutorial & Quiz on various



Subjects are held time to time and Assignments are given to

Students. The college also appoints teaching staff on Local PTA

basis so as not to harm the studies of the students.

For career counselling of the students and improving

communication skills and personality development programmes

are organised through guest lectures and private or voluntary

organisations. The College subscribes to various newspapers and

periodicals. The internet facility is made available for extensive

online search. The College provides a Wi-Fi enabled campus area.

1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and

organize the curriculum to enhance the experiences of the

students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic

employment market?

Various Seminars and workshops are organized to acquaint the students with the needs

and challenges of the job market. The students are also taken to industrial visits to make

them understand the job expectations of the various sectors. The students are made more

employable by investing in their personality and communication skills. Through IQAC

and Old Student Association, veterans and luminaries from academia and non- academia

persons are invited to give relevant information to the students.

1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate

the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change,

Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the

curriculum?

Gender

The Women Grievances Redressal Cell has organized debates, quizzes and MCQ tests on gendersensitization.

The entire campus has recently been brought under CCTV surveillance by installing 24 CCTV cameras in the college campus at strategic locations with control room in the Principal’s office.

This shall act as a deterrent to any sexual harassment within the college campus.



The students and the faculty shall be sensitised about the possible trade-off between the issues of invasion of privacy and violation of the right to privacy; and safety and security of women.

The college authorities ensure that the CCTV footages are not misused in any manner.

Climate Change and Environmental Education

Under the CBCS system introduced by Himachal Pradesh University, Environmental Science is a compulsory audit pass course, which has to be passed for completion of the degree.

Every year, plantation and beautification of the campus are carried out by NSS& ECO CLUB volunteers in close collaboration with the Forest Department.

Human Rights

Legal Awareness Campaign including issues of human rights etc. has been conducted in the college.

For dealing with any human rights violations within the college campus, the college has formed various committees including discipline action taken committee, anti-ragging committee, women grievances redressal cell, committee on caste-based discrimination, etc.

ICT

Some teachers have been using ICT to deliver lectures. Some courses like B.A. and B.Sc. have some computer-related papers in their curriculum prescribed by the University. ICT lab is also widely used by the teachers to make them see various documentaries and videos of their syllabus.

HIV/AIDS Awareness

The awareness campaigns regarding HIV/AIDS are regularly conducted by Red Ribbon Club and NSS.

1. 3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment

programmes offered to ensure holistic development of

students?

Moral and ethical values: Course on environment, NCC,

NSS, Rover &Rangers etc.

Community orientation: NSS, Red Ribbon Club, and Eco

club etc.

These co-curricular bodies instill in students a sense of

belonging and social service besides making them

responsible of the nation.



1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the

feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?

The college has always endorsed the environment of open communication. The college actively collects feedback from its varied stakeholders, although on an informal basis.

Inputs obtained have been analysed and assessed and if viable are incorporated for the enhancement and enrichment of the curriculum.

The faculty members are in continuous interaction with the students. Their regular feedback is undertaken to know about their expectations and to deliberate on the potential changes to be incorporated in the curriculum enrichment and delivery.

The College Students Central Association (CSCA), Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and College Alumni Association are very effective instruments for soliciting feedback and inviting suggestions for the enrichment of curriculum.

1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality

of its enrichment programmes?

The Principal personally monitors the quality of its enrichment programmes through discussions with the faculty and regular informal interaction with students.

The deliberations in the staff meetings ensure periodic monitoring and evaluation of enrichment programmes.

The IQAC ensures that the students participate in these enrichment programmes and derive maximum benefit from them.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) shall monitor and evaluate the quality of its various programmes. However, it is in the nascent infant stage of its policy formulation and is expected to play a concrete role in future.



1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and

development of the curriculum prepared by the University?

Due inputs are shared to the designated authorities to make necessary

amends if any as the sole task of framing the curriculum is in the

hands of Himachal Pradesh University such suggestions are based on

the experiences of the teachers and students in the class.

1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from

students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is

it communicated to the University and made use internally

for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new

programmes?

The feedback from students and stakeholders are generally gathered through “Suggestion Box”.

Students

The formal feedback from students is taken through CSCA during its meeting with CSCA Advisory Committee or through interaction of students with the teachers and IQAC/RUSA Coordinator.

Parents

During the Parent Teacher Association meetings, various matters related to student’s performance, including curriculum, are discussed and formal feedback is obtained.

Alumni

The OSAhas recently been formed. Several alumni of the College are well placed in different fields and their interaction with the students and the faculty will generate constructive feedback related to curriculum enrichment, which shall be forwarded to the University authorities for consideration.



1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by

the institution during the last four years? What was the

rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?)

The following courses were introduced keeping in view the

terrain and culture of the local area

Under the umbrella of Fine Arts and Applied Social Science

Group Music (V) was introduced in 2013.This has won various

laurels not only for the college but also for the whole district. From the arena of Life Science & Physical Science and

Commerce & Management B.Sc. & B.Com. degree courses were introduced in 2016 as these courses were beyond the reach of the local community.

1.4.4 Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects

which the college would like to include.

NIL



CRITERION II: TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in

the admission process?

Publicity

Prospectus

The prospectus committee updates the prospectus, which clearly mentions detailed information regarding various courses offered, fee structure, eligibility conditions for various courses, facilities provided and rule and regulations for students.

The Prospectus is printed well in advance before the commencement of the academic session and made available to the students on payment through the College office.

College Website

The college website gives information about the admission process.

College Notice Board

The admission schedule and admission committees are displayed prominently on the notice board.

Any later changes in the admission schedule as notified by the Himachal Pradesh University are displayed separately and prominently on the college notice board and updated on the college website.

Media

The local print media provides excellent coverage to the college admission process and widely publicises the admission schedules and the cut-off percentage including any changes in the academic calendar by the University.

Inquiries

The inquiries received telephonically or through emails are directly handled by the office.

In case of specific inquiries, the candidates are referred to the respective admission committees, and if case of ambiguity, the matter is addressed by the RUSA Coordinator and if any decision/clarification is required, it is done by the college advisory committee.

Transparency



As an affiliated government college of Himachal Pradesh University, the College follows the norms and guidelines laid-down by the University and the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh in a student-friendly and transparent manner.

Transparency is the sine qua non for pursuing excellence.

With the introduction of RUSA-CBCS system, the admission process needs to be more transparent as admissions are now on merit basis.

Admission Committee

Various admission committees are constituted and notified in the college prospectus.

Teachers from all departments are involved in Admission Committee.

Each admission committee is headed by a Convener, who is a senior faculty member.

Staff Council Meeting

A staff council meeting is held prior to the initiation of admission process to deliberate upon various issues related to admission process, and the broad guidelines to be followed in the admission process are discussed and approved in the Staff Council.

Pre-Admission Counselling

Pre-Admission Counselling is provided to potential students by the respective admission committees.

Transparent Admission Process:

The admission process begins with the sale of prospectus by the designated staff and ends with the issuance of roll number.

The admission process takes place in a four-tier system. In the first step, the admission committees, faculty/class-wise headed by a convener help the students in filling admission forms, check their eligibility for admission, verify the requisite documents and counsel the young entrants about the choice of subjects/faculty.

In case of any discrepancy, the students are guided about its rectification. The committee scrutinises the application forms of the students as per the rules, regulations and norms laid down by the University and the State Government.

Each application form is assigned a serial number and is registered in the computer by the computer operator assigned with each admission committee. Therefore, the data on the number of students applications received in each subject on each day is available.

After the last date is over, the application forms are sorted out and the admission committee prepares the list of students as per merit duly incorporating the reservation roster.



In the second stage, the dean of the concerned faculty scrutinise the admission forms and attachments of the selected candidates and recommends the suitable cases for admission.

In the third stage the overall Incharge Admissions, who is generally the senior-most teacher of the college, verifies the credentials of each student and recommends it for admission.

In the final stage, the Principal as Head of the Institution approves the admission and subsequently the names of the eligible and selected candidates are notified in the merit list, which is displayed on the notice board and the college website on the dates as specified in the academic calendar. The information is also shared with the local media.

The students are admitted upon completion of all formalities and the fee is deposited in the college fee counter as per specified schedule, and the roll numbers are issued.

The college administration is accountable to affiliating University in the matter of admission because if any anomaly or discrepancy is left in the admission process, the admission of the concerned student is liable to be rejected by the University.

Therefore utmost care and multifarious accountability is ensured to make the admission process fair, transparent, and in accordance with University rules.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of

admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted

by state agencies and national agencies (iii) combination of

merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview

(iv) any other) to various programmes of the Institution.

UG Courses

In CBCS system admission is given according to merit prepared on the basis of marks of 10+2as seats are limited in each major subject.

The institution implements the statutory reservation policies. Admissions are strictly on the basis of merit incorporating the Reservation Roster. According to pre-determined criteria, application forms are scrutinised and the first merit list is displayed as per specified schedule.

In case there is a vacancy in the first list notified, a second list is displayed and the process is repeated until all seats are filled.

2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for

admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered

by the college and provide a comparison with other

colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.



B.A. A Pass in Senior Secondary (+2) examination. B.Com. Candidates who have Passed +2 with Commerce stream shall be given preference. B.Sc. Candidates who have Passed +2 with Science stream shall be given preference.

Admission given to all the student due to low strength in all stream.

2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the

admission process and student profiles annually? If ‘yes’

what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it

contributed to the improvement of the process?

Admission process is reviewed during the staff council meetings before the start of the academic session.

Any changes notified by the University or Department of Higher Education are incorporated in the admission process of the College.

The Student Admission Management Software developed by Department of IT, Government College Dharamshala is being used by the college to manage admissions, generate fee receipts and issue roll numbers, etc. This software has been extremely useful and has streamlined the admission process making it efficient.

The Students are admitted every year in their respective classes. The students who are passed or placed under compartment are given admission in the next higher class.

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve

access for following categories of students, enumerate on

how the admission policy of the institution and its student

profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to

diversity and inclusion

∗ SC/ST/OBC/Women/ Differently abled/Economically

weaker sections/Minority community

In the UG course the admission is given to all provided the students fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria.



For SC and ST candidates relaxation in minimum percentage of marks is also given.

Relaxation in age for at SC/ST/OBC and women etc. is also allowed.

Scholarships, Hostel Facility in the college, Remedial Classes under Equity component &Reservation Roaster as per H.P. Govt. / University norms.

2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes

offered by the institution during the last four years and

comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease

and actions initiated for improvement.

Programmes

Number of Number of Demand

applications students admitted Ratio

UG (B.A./ B.Sc.)* 523= (492 BA)+

(31 B.Sc.)

523= (492 BA)+

(31 B.Sc.)

-

1 (Session 2018-19)

2 (Session 2017-18)

499= (481 BA) +

(18 B.Sc.)

499= (481 BA) +

(18 B.Sc.) -

3 (Session 2016-17) * 420= (414 BA) +

(6 B.Sc.) 420= (414 BA) + (6

B.Sc.) -

4 (Session 2015-16) * 289 289 -

*means including B.Sc. Classes (Science stream started during session 2015-16)

Trend: Increasing

Reason: Good subjects combination available in the college & new

stream of Science & Commerce introduced in the college.



2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-

abled students and ensure adherence to government

policies in this regard?

The College meticulously adheres to the National Policy for Disabled as laid down by the Government of India. Recognizing the special needs of the differently abled students, the College pays additional emphasis on their development and integration with the society.

Enabled Infrastructure

The new building of college provided with ramps and wider doors connecting classrooms, to facilitate the differently abled students.

But much more needs to be done to make the physical infrastructure more disabled-friendly.

The college ensures that the classes of such students are preferably held on the ground floor only for the purpose of easy accessibility.

Teaching-Learning Process

Additional attention and focus is given by the faculty to the differently abled students to facilitate their learning needs.

The teaching- learning process of the differently abled student is modified suitably through tutorials, open interaction and a mentoring process.

Reservation

Three per cent seats in each department and course are reserved for differently abled students.

Examination Process

The facility of the scribe/reader/Lab assistant and compensatory time of minimum of 1hour in the Examinations of 3hours duration is provided to any such person who has disability of 40% or more and if desired by him in examinations time as per guidelines issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Scholarships and Fee Concessions

We offer scholarships and fee concessions to such students as per guidelines.



2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of

knowledge and skills before the commencement of the

programme? If ‘yes’, give details on the process.

Yes, the College assesses the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and skills in the following manner.

Counselling

Members of the Admission Committee and the Career Guidance Cell counsel students to help in selecting appropriate subject combinations keeping in mind their career pursuits and potential.

Zero Week

In the first week of the commencement of the academic year the college observes Zero Week when the basics of the subjects are revised which help in bridging the knowledge gap of weaker students and prepares them for the course curriculum.

Change in Subject

On the basis of their initial class performance, interaction, class room behaviour, peer interaction, response and participation; the students are given 15 days to change the opted subject if they are not coping well with it.

Continuous Assessment of Students by the Faculty

At the commencement of teaching, teachers normally have intensive interaction with the students in the classroom that enable them to decide the academic competence of the class.

2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge

the knowledge gap of the enrolled students

(Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to

enable them to cope with the programme of their choice?

In order to assess the students needs and standards in terms of knowledge and skills the institution organizes counseling and induction programmes to counsel the incoming students about the course chosen, the examination pattern and the marking pattern. Strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with theprogramme of their choice:

Tutorial Classes: Tutorial classes are organized in which the students of different streams and subjects are grouped. In such classes students are provoked to interact on different topics related with value education, burning and



current social issues, competitive examinations and remedial courses. Such classes reduce the gap between teachers and students

Remedial Classes Remedial classes are conducted especially for the students belonging to weaker sections of society such as Sc, ST, OBC. Students admitted to remedial classes if require additional knowledge and learning in the particular subjects and topics, are given special lectures.

Special Lectures: For students of the college special lectures are also organized in which experts having expertise and knowledge in fields such as General Administration, Defense, Human Rights, Environment, Governance, RTI, Police Administration, Family Education etc. are invited to interact with students and such session clear their doubts.

Counselor Teacher: Wherever a needy learner is identified, a counselor teacher is deputed to help him/her with counseling and intensive coaching.

Enrichment Programme

Personality enrichment of such students is ensured through active participation in co-curricular and extra- curricular activities like NSS, cultural events and sports and to orient them towards an innovative and creative mind-set. Besides, activities like career and job counselling activities are encouraged in this regard.

2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on

issues such as gender inclusion, environment etc.?

Sensitisation on Gender Inclusion

Among the various programmes organized by the college,

genderequality, female foeticide, empowerment of various deprived

sections of society and environmental awareness are the important

ones in which the participation of students, staff, local administration,

PTA, OSA and women representatives is ensured.

In order to translate the things into reality institution ensures

relaxation' of marks' and age criteria for girls in admission and tuition

fee for the girls is also waived off. Meritorious and economically weak

students are given fee concessions and scholarships.

A well equipped common room for the girls in the college with

magazines is prepared for the girls of the college.

Hostel facilities for the girls’ students are available in the campus.



Girls students are given due representation in CSCA on merit, cultural,

sports etc. basis.

A Women Redressal Cell is constituted in the college.

Sensitisation on Environment

NSS organises cleaning campaigns and shramdans on various events of National importance.

An interdisciplinary course in Environmental Science is compulsory for all students at the under graduate level as Audit Pass Course in RUSA-CBCS system.

The college in association with Life Science department has come up with beautifully managed botanical garden in the campus.

Declamation, drawing and essay competitions are held to sensitize students about the detrimental effects of environmental pollution and the ways to reduce it. The Eco Club and NSS have been working on sensitisation on Environment.

The campus has installed solar lights in and around the campus to reduce the energy consumption thus enabling the nearby areas to light their houses.

2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special

educational/learning needs of advanced learners?

Advanced and quick learners are identified on the basis of their

performance in academics, class discussions, cultural

competitions, sports etc. activities. Such learners are given

additional work, references and guidance.

Meritorious students of the college are encouraged to solve

university question papers and these are evaluated by the

concerned subject teachers. The meritorious students in the fields

of academic, sports, cultural and social are awarded prizes in

cash and kind during Annual Prize Distribution Function.

To encourage advanced reading and referencing and ensure

optimum library utilization, the meritorious students are

encouraged to take maximum possible advantages of internet

connectivity in the college.

The advanced learners are treated at personal level by the

teachers with extra care by providing extra material and

suggesting books on the curriculum.



2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and

information on the academic performance (through the

programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out

(students from the disadvantaged sections of society,

physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker

sections etc. who may discontinue their studies if some sort

of support is not provided)?

The College has several measures in place for collection and analysis as well as

implementation of support structures to ensure that learning parity and

homogeneity is achieved among students. To face such challenges the college

received the data by the concerned faculty and make sure due remedial steps are

initiated.

Poor performance in exams, tests, assignments, class interactions and short attendance are some of the indicators of risk of drop out. Such students are counselled by the teachers.

The list of such students who have shortage in attendance is displayed on notice boards and they are warned regularly.

Their parents are contacted and apprised about the attendance and academic performance of their wards and further asked for necessary intervention.

They are provided extra attention and encouraged morally from teachers in the class as well as in off hours of teachings.



2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching,

learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar,

teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)

Academic calendar: Academic calendar is prepared and published before the beginning of every academic year. It provides the plan for the academic year to students , teachers and parents . It is published in the Prospectus/Handbook of Information and also posted in the college website. A copy is also issued to all Heads of Department sand coordinators. Students are communicated through notice board and website.

Teaching plan: Teaching plan is prepared and submitted to the Heads of various Departments at the beginning of every academic session, for various subjects and by subject teachers. It is submitted within seven days of the beginning of the academic session. A copy of the teaching plan is submitted to the Principal.

Time table (for regular theory classes& Practical ): Time table for regular theory classes of different classes for the academic year is prepared and displayed on the notice board and also on the college website well in advance. This helps to ensure that the lectures start on the very first day of the academic year. Each lab in charge is given an advance copy of the time-table, so that the equipments, material etc. are checked and made available to the students.

Portion Completion Certificate: In the beginning of the academic year itself the total number of lectures available during the semester is calculated on the basis of academic calendar and examination schedule. Accordingly teaching plans are prepared and portion completion dates are announced and intimated to the H.O.D. In case a teacher needs additional lectures, special lectures are allotted during vacation.

Examination Schedule: Examination schedule is notified well in advance. The college notifies the schedule of House Examinations and that of University Examinations both annual as well semester as notified by the H.P. University.



Evaluation Blue print : Dates of admissions, -CSCA elections, filling up of examination forms, internal assessment, examinations both theory and practicals,

are notified by the H.P. University Shimla-5.

2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –

learning process?

The institution has established an Internal Quality Assurance 'Mechanism to ensure maintenance of quality within the existing academic and administrative systems. Following are members of

the Quality Assurance Cell: 1.Assistant Prof. Sushil Sharma 2. Assistant Prof. Ajay Kumar

Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the institution ensures the holistic growth of the college. Towards this goal the IQAC has introduced the mechanism as under:

Timely arrival of Teachers as per the Time-Table and work assigned to the faculties.

Principal along with senior teachers take regular rounds of the campus for ensuring effective implementation of the Time-Table.

Regular attendance of the students is taken in every class by the teachers concerned and the attendance registers are updated regularly.

Lists of absentees are submitted in the office from time to time by the subject teachers concerned.

The syllabi are completed well in time. Heads of each Department monitor the proceedings and communicate them to the Principal regularly.

On the completion of one unit, class tests are conducted in every subject and the questions are discussed in the classes. Assignments are given to the students in order to make them work sincerely.

Awards are displayed on the notice boards and if needed are uploaded in the college website. The parents of the wards are also informed through PTA and performance reports.

Practical classes are regularly taken in the subjects concerned in order to give practical exposure to the students. Labs are regularly maintained and updated by providing all necessary equipments and materials. Lab attendants and senior attendants are appointed for this purpose.



Advanced learners and serious students are given extra inputs by the subject teachers concerned. Weak students are identified and are encouraged to take remedial classes. Special classes are arranged on the demand of the students.

Students are encouraged to make the best possible use of the library, internet facilities.

Regular feedback is taken by the Quality Assurance Cell from the students.75% attendance is made compulsory for appearing in the University Examinations.

House Tests are conducted and 33% marks is an essential condition to submit the form for annual examinations. Internal assessment is given on the basis of attendance and performance in the house examinations.

2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on

the support structures and systems available for teachers to

develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative

learning and independent learning among the students?

Student Centric Learning

Student centric learning is focused on the needs of students, their abilities, interests and learning styles where the teacher acts as a facilitator. Classroom teaching is one-to-many, but to make it more student centric, various strategies are adopted by the teacher and participatory teaching-learning activities are undertaken.

Students are exposed to latest developments in the field through extension lectures, experts in the field, brain storming sessions and project based learning.

Teaching methods are adopted as per the requirement of the prescribed curriculum. Interactive methods are used to discuss fundamental concepts and students are encouraged to ask questions.

Students are motivated to work on their own, and prepare learning models, charts and make presentations. Small modules/ assignments are given to students for self-study.

The introduction of Choice Based Credit System is a major step in making the curriculum student-centric. The students are given freedom to choose subject combinations of their choice subject to the availability of faculty and infrastructure.

Short duration projects given to UG students of Arts and Science have made learning more meaningful and have propagated enquiry based learning among the students.



Teachers have the liberty to develop their own course / study material to assist them to elaborate the prescribed syllabus by the university which is in the form of notes, power point presentations, sharing of e-resources/books with the students.

The college magazine ‘Renuka Dhara’is published annually which provides a good platform for the students to develop independent learning by expressing their views, and improving their writing skills.

Support Structures and Systems available for Teachers

The College ensures the creation and provision of support structures and systems to teachers to develop a multitude of learning aptitudes among students.

Faculty are accorded complete autonomy on the curriculum delivery with respect to their individual subjects to adapt and adjust their teaching methodology to accommodate the learning needs of the students. Accordingly, faculty can construct and control the flow and pace of their subject to engineer various learning derivatives in the process. Use of technology and alternative teaching methods are encouraged to ensure creativity and develop interactive learning.

A major support system is the library. The college encourages the teachers and the students to make optimum use of this facility.

The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled so that teachers and the students have access to a universe of learning resources from all over the world.

2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking,

creativity and scientific temper among the students to

transform them into life-long learners and innovators?

In order to inculcate the values of critical thinking, creativity and

scientific temper among the students, curriculum is designed

accordingly.

The students are also motivated and oriented

through various activities such as seminars, workshops,

practical demonstrations.

Critical, creative and scientific life values

arealso nurtured through NSS, Rovers and Rangers and various

other associations of the institution.

Healthy debates, discussions and dialogues are promoted in the classrooms over a rudimentary one-way communication process. Curriculum delivery stresses the importance of application and knowledge over rote learning.

Students are motivated to provide articles for college magazine, which promotes creativity. Each section of the magazine has a student editor.

The annual cultural events such as Giri Spandan, the annual sports event i.e. the Annual Athletics Meet and other programmes



provide a platform for students to bring out their leadership and managerial skills, creativity and other hidden talents.

The students are encouraged to participate in various extra-curricular activities and youth festivals for the all-round growth of their personality. The long list of prizes won by our students in youth festivals and other district and state level competitions bears a testimony to it.

2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used

by the faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual

laboratories, e-learning - resources from National

Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

and National Mission on Education through Information

and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open

educational resources, mobile education, etc.

Audio Visual Aids: Computer facility is available to the teachers and the students.

We have two computer labs and IT centre for the usage of the students .

The campus also has a smart classroom which is equipped with latest audio-visual and internet facilities. Computer aided information retrieval and teaching Methodologies : • In order to provide latest updated information, teachers

and students retrieve information from the internet. All departments are provided computers with internet facility.

• The teachers use their experience and creativity to adapt formal lectures in a modified form to make it learners' oriented. Audio-- visuals presentations are also given by the teachers and the students are also encouraged to make the best possible use of the available audio-visual methods.

• In addition to the regular practical classes provided in the syllabus, we encour

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